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Cheltenham may be over but Richard Birch has three Saturday specials plus a tip for the 2026 festival

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Ryan Potter believes 10lb rise for Eider hero Knockanore is 'more than fair' as he eyes lucrative Midlands National follow-up

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3.00 Uttoxeter: Ryan Potter believes 10lb rise for Eider hero Knockanore is 'more than fair' as he eyes lucrative Midlands National follow-up

2.40 Cheltenham: 'It's massively competitive but I think he's got a good chance' - Dan Skelton and more top trainers on the Coral Cup

Will the dismal record of Challow Hurdle winners be ended by The New Lion - or will he be tamed by Final Demand?

1.20 Cheltenham: will the dismal record of Challow Hurdle winners be ended by The New Lion - or will he be tamed by Final Demand?

Richard Birch's play of the day at Plumpton

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'He has the scope to run up a sequence' - Richard Birch with three selections to boost Cheltenham punting funds

'He's fresh and this looks like the right race for him' - key quotes and analysis for competitive handicap hurdle

3.20 Stratford: 'He's fresh and this looks like the right race for him' - key quotes and analysis for competitive handicap hurdle

Newcastle Placepot tips: Richard Birch aims to crack the £50,000 guaranteed pool

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Richard Birch has tipped a course specialist who he believes will 'run a huge race at decent odds'

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